Byzantine Empire 8 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 565
Thessalonica; Type ✶ ☩ ✶
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Nummi
Year
527 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large H between smaller A and P, cross between two stars above, sometimes with exergual line beneath. (H : "8" nummi.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-565) | — |
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